Thursday, August 31, 2017

London City Autumn Gala to celebrate 8th Birthday



Eight years ago London City came to life on a small Mainland parcel which rapidly grew and moved to its own private island.  Through September, we hope you will join us to relive some of our historic milestones and help celebrate our 8th Birthday.

September features our most popular concerts as well as some of the early ones that are no longer in the circuit.  So if you enjoy a bit of nostalgia, head on over to London City.


Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Lab to invest "many millions" of US Dollars into Second Life



Linden Lab, creators of Second Life, today blogged about forthcoming investments for Second Life.

The lab states that they are thrilled to announce a set of investments for enhancements to engineering, support, upgrades and more.. costing many millions of US dollars.

They state that this summer has given them the opportunity to reflect on just how strong the Second Life community is, and that an amazing future lies ahead for Second Life.

Read CEO Ebbe Linden's announcement.  Read the full story here

Friday, August 25, 2017

UB40 on Saturday



UB40 are a British reggae and pop band with more than 50 singles in the UK chart since they began in 1978 and are still performing today.

Selling over 70 million records, the band is best known for songs, Red Red Wine, Kingston Town, Falling in Love With You, Breakfast in Bed, Homely Girl, Don't Break My Heart and many more.
Join us on Saturday at 12pm SL (8pm UK) for London City's tribute to UB40
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/London%20City/101/108/23

Monday, August 21, 2017

Countdown to the Bank Holiday



It may be a dreary overcast Monday in the UK today, but what is left of Hurricane Kenneth will blow through the UK later this week, bringing the gulf stream with it, for a gloriously sunny and warm weekend.

What is more, it's a long weekend!   We love our Bank Holidays in old Blighty, and the Long Summer Weekend is upon us.  T-minus 3 days 'til blast off!

As usual, London City will have a packed schedule of events for you to enjoy, starting on Thursday and running all the way through Monday night.   Get your beach outfits ready!  Beach Party this time next week.


Saturday, August 19, 2017

John Holt on Saturday



This Saturday it's John Holt in Concert.

Born in Kingston Jamaica in 1947, Holt was one of the biggest Reggae stars by the early 1970s.

Four years ahead of Bob Marley, in 1973 John Holt's Album 1,000 Volts of Holt became the first Reggae Album to break into the UK's Top Ten, spawning Top Ten singles entries for Help Me Make It Through The Night and Touch Me In The Morning.

Although subsequently eclipsed by Marley, John Holt is regarded as the first mainstream artist to bring Reggae music to the masses and he released 56 follow up Albums and toured regularly all over the world until his untimely death in October 2014, aged 67.

Join us on Saturday for original reggae with John Holt.

Party starts at 12pm SL (8pm UK) with the concert an hour later at 1pm SL.

Location: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/London%20City/98/107/23




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Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Monday, August 14, 2017

Carter or Mattis?



On Saturday, we had a user poll (just for fun) which asked, if you could send only one person to North Korea, would you choose "the diplomat", or the "the military"?

We chose Jimmy Carter to represent the diplomat, because since his less than successful presidency, he has proven himself as one of the greatest humanitarians.

He has helped many times as the American diplomat sent to Korea in the past, negotiating with the North Korean government on four occasions since leaving office.

At 92 years old, it is however, extremely unlikely that he would again be called to perform such a duty.   It is however great fun to see Jimmy winning our "election" here in London City, beating the military option of General Mad Dog Mattis.

So here is how you voted.  Of 54 votes, 31 (57%) were for the diplomat "Jimmy" and 23 (43%) were for the military solution "Mad Dog Mattis".

You can draw your own conclusions as to which option is best.  But at this time, we declare Jimmy Carter duly elected to sort out the worlds problems.

In Jimmy, we trust!


Sunday, August 13, 2017

Substation Sunday



Join us right now..  Sunday 11am SL Time (7pm UK) for 2 hours of top tunes from Bailey and Coffee here at Substation!   http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/London%20City/32/221/17


Thursday, August 10, 2017

Free Bento Dance from Abranimations



Abranimations have just released the final two sets in their current Bento belly dance selection.

They include Tribal Fusion and Romantic Gypsy.

The 'Gypsy Belly Dance 1' is free for the weekend in a crate next to the main vendor. Buy it for 0L

To collect your free Bento Dance from Abranimations in London City, teleport here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/London%20City/34/127/24

Trash or Treasure?





People are always throwing things away in the litter bins in London City.   You never know quite what you will find in there.  A useful gadget or even some cash.   By walking up to the bin a random gift will be given to you.














Two brand new incredible prizes this week are the Donald Trump Dollar Glasses and the Kim Jung Un Hairdo!   Enjoy and good luck!

You can visit the litter bin in Regent's Park here: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/London%20City/88/205/23


Wednesday, August 09, 2017

Glen Campbell




In a change to our advertised show this weekend, London City will be performing a tribute concert to Glen Campbell who died last night.

This amazing singer, writer, and guitarist for Elvis Presley and The Beach Boys, who became a massive star in his own right, will be missed.

Saturday, August 05, 2017

Free Bento Dance from Abranimations in London City




Abranimations has released a set of Arabian Sensual Belly Dances with Bento finger movements.
For this weekend only,  Belly Dance 1 is available absolutely free!

Hurry over to Abranimations in London City to collect you free dance.  Buy it for 0L from the crate next to the main vendor.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/London%20City/32/126/24

Friday, August 04, 2017

Bob Marley on Saturday



This month is all about Carnival, Sunshine, Reggae, Beach and Surf.   Enjoy the height of Summer here in London City.

We start the month with Bob Marley and its reggae all the way, with acts including Simply Red, UB40, John Holt and then
a surfer party with The Beach Boys.

This Saturday at 12pm SLT, the Carnival kicks off with Bob Marley and The Wailers

International Beer Day



Friday 4th August is International Beer Day!  See http://internationalbeerday.com

It is a global celebration of beer, taking place in pubs, clubs, restaurants, back yards and in London City.

It also just happens to be the start of the weekend and the beginning of the London City Carnival.
So get yourself to the off-license and stock up on craft beers that ordinarily you might not try.   It's the right thing to do and it supports the all-important beer industry!

Best Beer deal this weekend is at Tesco  where Corona is on offer 24 x 330ml for £20

Parties start today at 11am SL time in Bar Soho and then at 1pm SL time in Madame Lala's


Wednesday, August 02, 2017

Athletics News




The spectators looked on in awe and the crowd went wild.  It was the Final of The International Musical Chairs heat, last night in London City.  

Congratulations to Olympic athlete, Jamie for winning the supreme championship, despite the handicap of playing in a pair of Jimmy Choo's.   Jamie wins a gold coloured kitchen chair that Mr Trump would be happy to have in his dinette.

Where else can grown adults have so much fun?